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Add 24/84 and 84/40

1^st number: 24/84, 2^nd number: 2 4/40

24/84 + 84/40 is 167/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 40 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
   24/84 = 24 × 10/84 × 10 = 240/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   84/40 = 84 × 21/40 × 21 = 1764/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/840 + 1764/840 = 240 + 1764/840 = 2004/840
5. 2004/840 simplified gives 167/70
6. So, 24/84 + 84/40 = 167/70
   In mixed form: 227/70

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